Finland will begin a gradual easing of pandemic measures from February 1, instead of the middle of the month as originally planned, as pressure on hospitals escalates, according to the government.
On January 18, Prime Minister Sanaa Marin said Finland would begin easing restrictive measures against the pandemic by mid-February, but signs of stabilization in the country’s epidemiological picture led the government to modify its original plan.
The burden on intensive care units is now lower, Health and Social Affairs Minister Hanna Sarkinen told reporters.
The Finnish government has decided to proceed with the gradual easing of restrictions, initially allowing restaurants to extend their opening hours to 9 pm (until today they closed at 6 pm). He also advised local authorities to allow the reopening of cultural and sports venues, such as gyms, swimming pools and theaters, from early February.
Finland remains one of the countries least affected by the coronavirus pandemic. According to official figures, the country of 5.5 million people has 470,665 infections and 1,919 deaths due to complications of Covid-19.
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